Guidebook for Wausau

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Guidebook for Wausau

Drinks & Nightlife

Weekends have wonderful bands. Fun local atmosphere and some really good food.
12 locals recommend
Malarkey's Pub & Townies Grill
408 N 3rd Street
12 locals recommend
Weekends have wonderful bands. Fun local atmosphere and some really good food.
13 locals recommend
Tine & Cellar
3806 Schofield Ave
13 locals recommend

Food Scene

Fantastic café with a super wine collection, delicious coffee selections, and creative menu items for breakfast, brunch and lunch. http://www.vino-latte.com/
6 locals recommend
Vino Latte
3309 Terrace Ct
6 locals recommend
Fantastic café with a super wine collection, delicious coffee selections, and creative menu items for breakfast, brunch and lunch. http://www.vino-latte.com/
Upscale and delicious "farm to table" dining for dinner. https://www.backwhencafe.com/
12 locals recommend
Back When Cafe
606 N 3rd Street
12 locals recommend
Upscale and delicious "farm to table" dining for dinner. https://www.backwhencafe.com/
Unique eatery experience with awesome food. Fresh baked breads and pastries, Eggs Benedict, potato pancakes, rotating ingredients, fresh salads and more. Open for breakfast and lunch. Popular with locals. https://www.facebook.com/6thStreetFillingStation
7 locals recommend
Sixth Street Filling Station
1314 N 6th St
7 locals recommend
Unique eatery experience with awesome food. Fresh baked breads and pastries, Eggs Benedict, potato pancakes, rotating ingredients, fresh salads and more. Open for breakfast and lunch. Popular with locals. https://www.facebook.com/6thStreetFillingStation
Fabulous vintage diner with delicious home cooking and comfort food. http://www.mintcafewausau.com/
14 locals recommend
The Mint Cafe
422 N 3rd Street
14 locals recommend
Fabulous vintage diner with delicious home cooking and comfort food. http://www.mintcafewausau.com/
Fantastic eats with local flair in a beautifully renovated historic building near the waterfront. http://thrivefoodery.com/
11 locals recommend
Thrive Foodery
2105 N 2nd St
11 locals recommend
Fantastic eats with local flair in a beautifully renovated historic building near the waterfront. http://thrivefoodery.com/
Great casual place with fun atmosphere
21 locals recommend
Red Eye Brewing Company
612 Washington St
21 locals recommend
Great casual place with fun atmosphere
13 locals recommend
Tine & Cellar
3806 Schofield Ave
13 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Basil
2106 Schofield Ave
6 locals recommend
Patron Mexican Restaurant and Bar
4403 Schofield Ave
Hi Restaurant
102 Jefferson Street

Arts & Culture

A lovely collection of contemporary art that is just the right size for an afternoon visit.
6 locals recommend
Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art
309 McClellan St
6 locals recommend
A lovely collection of contemporary art that is just the right size for an afternoon visit.
Beaufully restored historical theatre. Be sure and check out their events calendar. https://www.grandtheater.org/
13 locals recommend
The Grand Theater
401 N 4th St
13 locals recommend
Beaufully restored historical theatre. Be sure and check out their events calendar. https://www.grandtheater.org/
Collections of local and regional artists. https://www.cvawausau.org/
6 locals recommend
Center For Visual Arts
427 N 4th St
6 locals recommend
Collections of local and regional artists. https://www.cvawausau.org/
A museum (and activity center) inspired by the beauty of nature. Famed for its "Birds in Art" exhibit each Fall. https://www.cvawausau.org/
25 locals recommend
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
700 N 12th St
25 locals recommend
A museum (and activity center) inspired by the beauty of nature. Famed for its "Birds in Art" exhibit each Fall. https://www.cvawausau.org/
For classical music lovers. Some free events. Excellence in music in a central WI. https://www.wausausymphonyband.org/events
Wausau Symphony & Band
300 N 3rd Street
For classical music lovers. Some free events. Excellence in music in a central WI. https://www.wausausymphonyband.org/events
painting party fun https://www.upaintandparty.com/
U Paint & Party Studio LLC
235 Forest Street
painting party fun https://www.upaintandparty.com/
Tours of a stunning historical home. http://marathoncountyhistory.org/facilities/yawkey-house-museum
Yawkey House Museum
403 Mcindoe St
Tours of a stunning historical home. http://marathoncountyhistory.org/facilities/yawkey-house-museum

Entertainment & Activities

https://www.skigranitepeak.com/
45 locals recommend
Granite Peak Ski Area
227200 Snowbird Ave
45 locals recommend
https://www.skigranitepeak.com/
Sleigh rides, organized/catered events, food centered events, free public festivals
Willow Springs Garden LLC
5480 Hillcrest Dr
Sleigh rides, organized/catered events, food centered events, free public festivals

Parks & Nature

Trails, hiking, snow mobiling (but no direct access from the park), picnic area, snow shoeing, hunting and trapping during season.
29 locals recommend
Rib Mountain State Park
149801 Park Rd
29 locals recommend
Trails, hiking, snow mobiling (but no direct access from the park), picnic area, snow shoeing, hunting and trapping during season.
A park of beauty worth exploring on the banks of the Eau Claire River. 15 miles east of Wausau city limits. https://www.travelwisconsin.com/campgrounds/dells-of-the-eau-claire-park-195016
16 locals recommend
Dells of the Eau Claire Park
County Road Y
16 locals recommend
A park of beauty worth exploring on the banks of the Eau Claire River. 15 miles east of Wausau city limits. https://www.travelwisconsin.com/campgrounds/dells-of-the-eau-claire-park-195016
One of the best and most beautiful public lake swimming spots in the State. About 15 min. from Wausau. https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/councilgrounds/
Council Grounds State Park
N1895 Council Grounds Dr
One of the best and most beautiful public lake swimming spots in the State. About 15 min. from Wausau. https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/councilgrounds/
Warm weather indoor and outdoor pool, river beach swimming too http://www.rothschildwi.com/Amenities/Parks-and-Recreation/Rothschild-Schofield-Aquatic-Center
Rothschild Aquatic Center
1004 Park St
Warm weather indoor and outdoor pool, river beach swimming too http://www.rothschildwi.com/Amenities/Parks-and-Recreation/Rothschild-Schofield-Aquatic-Center

Getting Around

City bus stops one block from the duplex (corner of 7'th and Augusta)! http://www.ci.wausau.wi.us/Departments/MetroRide.aspx
Metro Ride
420 Plumer Street
City bus stops one block from the duplex (corner of 7'th and Augusta)! http://www.ci.wausau.wi.us/Departments/MetroRide.aspx

Essentials

2 blocks from the unit! http://lambsfreshmarket.com/
Lamb's Fresh Market
730 E Wausau Ave
2 blocks from the unit! http://lambsfreshmarket.com/
Good prices on some grocery basics (bananas, milk, eggs). *Best prices on fuel* https://www.hours-locations.com/kwik-trip/wi/wausau/3853-north-6th-st/
Kwik Trip #601
3853 N 6th St
Good prices on some grocery basics (bananas, milk, eggs). *Best prices on fuel* https://www.hours-locations.com/kwik-trip/wi/wausau/3853-north-6th-st/